San Jos�
Colombia · Departamento de CaldasCO
Place in Caldas Department, Colombia
San José is a town and municipality located in the western portion of the Colombian Department of Caldas. It was originally part of Risaralda Municipality until 1997, when it became an independent municipality within the Caldas Department. The municipality is part of the Lower Western District, 67 km from Manizales. Its name derives from the arrival of the founders on the day of Saint Joseph, March 19.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,724
- Coordinates
- 5.082, -75.791
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 1710 m
Overview of San Jos�
San Jos� — a tiny locality in Departamento de Caldas, Colombia — is worth a place on your map. About 1,724 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,710 metres up.
Things to do in San Jos�
Adventure in San Jos�
(1)Under adventure, San Jos� is tagged with Treasure Hunts. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows San Jos�'s own activity tags.
Nature in San Jos�
(1)San Jos� records Islands under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for San Jos�. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in San Jos�
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. It is a direct read of San Jos�'s activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit San Jos�
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Departamento de Caldas plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Bogota on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near San Jos� that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Jos� known for?
- Travellers associate San Jos� with adventure and nature. It sits in Departamento de Caldas, Colombia and counts about 1,724 residents.
- What can you do in San Jos�?
- San Jos� is tagged with Treasure Hunts and Islands, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit San Jos�?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
- Where is San Jos� located?
- San Jos� belongs to Departamento de Caldas, Colombia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Personal notes
Loading…